Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL -- Phillips Research Site, 2251 Maxwell Ave, Kirtland AFB, NM, 87177

A -- COUNTERMEASURES HANDS-ON PROGRAM. SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES SOUGHT SOL F29601-00-R-0001 DUE 010700 POC Catherine Waters, Contract Specialist, Phone 505-846-5575, Fax 505-846-7049, Email watersc@plk.af.mil -- Nathan White, Contracting Officer, Phone 505 846 5935, Fax 505 846 7049, Email whiten@plk.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=F29601-00-R-0 001&LocID=1122. E-MAIL: Catherine Waters, watersc@plk.af.mil. This serves as a SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES SOUGHT Notice and Market Survey to locate qualified small business sources for the procurement of engineering, test and quick response acquisition services to the Countermeasures Hands-On Program (CHOP). The United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Phillips Research Site, has been tasked by the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) to support the development of U.S. Missile Defense systems able to operate effectively against likely third world country countermeasures. This mission will be accomplished by determining the level of difficulty for adversary rest-of-world (ROW) countries to buy, build, or otherwise acquire effective countermeasures through a hardware-oriented approach in a strict ROW simulation environment. Sources are being sought to assist the AFRL in developing innovative countermeasure concepts and develop unique test hardware and special studies requiring a quick acquisition cycle or a unique third world perspective. Potential small business sources are being sought who can provide a range of services, either in-house or through prospective subcontractors. Offerors are encouraged to submit capability statements which specifically address their ability to implement the broad range of CHOP services which include: (1) program planning support; (2) mission studies and analysis support, (3) design, (4) fabrication, (5) experiment and test planning (to include execution and integration of test system elements); (6) performance assessments and recommendations, and (7) mission readiness assessments. The contemplated effort is a 5-year contract. The AFRL anticipates awarding a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (Completion) individual task orders. NOTE: Foreign owned firms are advised they will not be allowed to participate at the prime contractor level. Export Controlled Data is required on this effort (see 10 U.S.C 140 c), offeror must be currently certified and registered by the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412, (1-800-352-3572) in order to be considered a responsible contractor under this acquisition and to receive export-controlled technical data. Dissemination of export-controlled information must be according to the provision of DoD Directives 5230.24 and 5230.25 and AFR 80-34. Interested small business offerors must indicate whether they qualify as a small business under SIC Code 8711, with a size standard of $20M. LARGE BUSINESSES SHOULD NOT SUBMIT STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITY. Interested/qualified small business sources who can provide the requirements in accordance with the description above are invited to submit a written qualification statements to include: (1) name and address of applicant (Corporate/Principal Office); (2) name, phone and fax number of point of contact; (3) SIC Code; (4) type of business (indicate i.e.: small business, small disadvantaged (not 8(a) certified), 8(a)); (5) contractor's facility capabilities and location; (6) past performance: provide 3 significant contract references which are relevant to providing services similar to the required services for the past 2 years, list contracts and include the following information: (a) customer; (b) contract number; (c) contracting officer's representative (COR) name and telephone number; (d) contract value; (e) period of performance; (f) description of product/services. In accordance with FAR 19.508(e) and FAR 52.219-14, Small business firms must perform a minimum of 50% of the described services as the prime. Personnel may be required to obtain a SECRET clearance in order to perform work under this effort. Based on the responses to this sources sought synopsis, the government reserves the right to set-aside this acquisition for participation by small businesses or 8(a)s. WHAT TO SUBMIT: Two original hard copies of all information sought should be conveyed in no more than 25 pages. Submissions cannot be sent by FAX or e-mail. Responses to this sources sought synopsis must reference F29601-00-R-0001. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors, primarily during the proposal development phase of the competitive, negotiated acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel in the pre-proposal phase of competitive, negotiated acquisitions. Before contacting the Ombudsman, potential offerors should first communicate with the Contracting Officer. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the Contracting Officer, they are invited to contact the Ombudsman at the DET 8 location of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Mr. Eugene DeWall, Deputy Chief of Contracting (PRS, Det 8/PK, at (505) 846-4979, or at 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Contracting issues may be directed to Ms. Catherine L. Waters at (505) 846-5575 or Major Nathan T. White at (505) 846-5935. For technical issues, please contact Captain Gary Iwicki at (505) 853-7744. WHEN AND WHERE TO SUBMIT: Interested sources are requested to submit a package no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on 7 January 2000 to the following address: DET 8, Air Force Research Laboratory/VSDD, 3550 Aberdeen Avenue SE, Building 57011, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico 87117-5773. No extensions to the above submittal date will be authorized. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced separately. This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP), invitation for bid (IFB), or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. NOTICE REGARDING SOLICITATIONS: No contract will be awarded as a result of this market survey, which is for information purposes only. The Government will not pay for any materials provided to it in response to this synopsis and submittals will not be returned to the sender. SEE Note 26. Posted 12/06/99 (D-SN406102). (0340)

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